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Birding in Colorado

Discover the best birding spots in Colorado.

64
Counties
3,876
Hotspots
4,161
Parks
7,999
Trails
Last updated: May 4, 2026
Resident pop.
Rare / 14dTotal obs
0
Rare / 14d
0
Species / 14d
3,876
Hotspots
4,161
Parks
7,999
Trails
64
Counties

Overview

Colorado offers diverse birding opportunities across its varied landscapes.

Seasonal Birding Guide

Spring migration brings a wave of warblers and shorebirds through Colorado.

Summer is breeding season — listen for songbirds across Colorado's forests and fields.

Fall migration peaks in September and October as birds head south through Colorado.

Winter in Colorado brings hardy year-round residents and visiting northern species.

Quick Facts

State Bird
Lark Bunting
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🚨 Recent Rare Bird Alerts in Colorado

Notable sightings in the last 14 days

No rare alerts in the last 14 days.

🔥 Top Birding Hotspots in Colorado

Ranked by total species recorded

Pueblo Reservoir
373 species
US-CO-101 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 13:32
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Barr Lake SP
359 species
US-CO-001 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 13:53
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John Martin Reservoir
352 species
US-CO-011 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 12:54
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Chatfield SP (Douglas Co.)
350 species
US-CO-035 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 17:51
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Cherry Creek SP
345 species
US-CO-005 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 17:45
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Chatfield SP (Jefferson Co.)
334 species
US-CO-059 County
Last observed: 2026-04-30 18:39
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🪶 What's Being Seen in Colorado

Species spotted in the last 14 days

No recent species data available yet.

📍 Most Active Hotspots This Week

Where birders are reporting right now

Boulder Creek--CU East Campus
206 species
US-CO-013 County
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Clear Spring Ranch
303 species
US-CO-041 County
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University of Denver
78 species
US-CO-031 County
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Hentzell Park
134 species
US-CO-031 County
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Zapata Falls and CG
136 species
US-CO-003 County
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Squirrel Creek Road Reservoir
172 species
US-CO-041 County
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🥾 Trails Near the Action

Hiking trails near recent rare sightings

Continental Divide NST
US-CO-079 County
Rainbow Trail
US-CO-043 County
Wyoming Trail
US-CO-057 County
High Line Canal Trail
US-CO-005 County

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